RODS would like to announce the allocation of a £5,000 Discovery Grant from Santander in Rotherham town centre. The grant was awarded after many forms filling in and waiting. This has allowed RODS to purchase some much-needed equipment such as new laptop, printer and the Communicate in print programme along with Makaton resources, this will allow us to provide much-needed resources for our families and members. It will also allow us to develop Makaton training in the future.

A massive thank you to Sara Smith (who is our newest trustee and point of contact for new parents/carers). Who instigated this idea and Louise Whitworth ( Santander Branch Manager). Fab picture of Stanley Smith who gladly accepted the cheque on behalf of RODS. Think we took a picture before Stanley destroyed the cheque !!!!!!!!